Outback Steakhouse, 1481 Tamiami Trl, Port Charlotte, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1481 Tamiami Trl, Port Charlotte, FL 33948
License #: 1801403
Total inspections: 11
Last inspection: 6/11/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Walk in cooler.
  • Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cookline equipment.
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pork holding at 54°F. in saut box cooler. Corrective Action: operator discarded all potentially hazardous foods.
  • Intermediate - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. Saut box cooler holding at 54°F.
6/11/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Fry station.
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
  • Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Spoons at soup station.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Shelving on cookline.
9/25/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
  • Basic - Shelf under preparation table soiled with food debris and grease. Cookline shelving
  • Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area. Damaged grouting in kitchen
2/6/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Handle missing at plumbing fixture. hot water handle at cookline/dish handsink
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. cookline/dish handsink
  • In-use microwave oven not meeting mandated safety requirements. fan guard missing. cookline
  • Critical - Observed interior of ovens soiled with accumulation of food debris. cookline
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. water/ice dripping from condenser unit in walk in freezer
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination. unwrapped straws used for drinks touched with bare hands.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease. behind cookline cooking equipment
7/3/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. grill station cooler holding at 46 degrees F.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. dish and storage areas
  • Observed gaskets with residue build-up. fry station
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. beef holding at 46 degrees F. in grill station cooler. Corrected On Site. all products iced.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice machine bin.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease. behind cookline equipment
  • Critical - Thermotape failed to turn black to indicate that the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface. Corrected On Site. three compartment sink utilized
2/24/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed build-up of grease and debris on nonfood-contact surface. shelving on cookline
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. dry foods storage room and in front of dish area
  • Observed wall and piping soiled with accumulated grease. behind cookline equipment
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. cookline handsink not working and toilet in ladies room not working
9/21/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. cookline. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. kitchen
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on food dicers. prep area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area. oven cleaner on cookline. Corrected On Site.
5/11/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods. walk in cooler
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on potato slicer. prep area
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment exposed to splash water. dish area handsink
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. knife on cookline. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. employee restroom. Corrected On Site.
1/3/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. walkin cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. flour in prep area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on dicer/slicer. Corrected On Site.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. handsink near cookline
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. prep area and bar
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. front line/waitstation
8/30/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. beef holding at 61 degrees F. in upright cooler on cookline. Corrected On Site. all products discarded
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. upright cooler on cookline holding at 61 degrees F. Corrected On Site. cooler emptied
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods. raw beef stored above raw seafood in walkin cooler-meats
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. in front of dish area
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. front line
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher not fully charged. at back door. For reporting purposes only.
4/6/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.exsed insulation
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair exposed insulation saute bx
  • Observed saute cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler. visable rust on interior shelves
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. ss insert bread box
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
10/7/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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